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James Manso

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How Candor Hair Is Bringing CBD Into Hair Care

The hair care brand launched on April 20 with two stock keeping units.

How Beauty Brands Are Celebrating Pride Month

From monthlong donations to different activations, brands' Pride efforts are wide ranging.

Inside the 2021 Fragrance Foundation Awards

The awards took place virtually on June 10.

Rolling Stone, Curaleaf Partner on Cannabis Products

The partnership marks new territory for a media brand.

Sheralven Enters Nine West Fragrance Licensing Agreement

The first stock keeping units are slated to launch in the fourth quarter of 2021.

Alicia Keys on Body Care as Self Care

For the entertainer and brand founder, body care fits naturally into her philosophy on body positivity.

Francis Kurkdjian Talks Perfumery, Cooking

For Francis Kurkdjian, the key to his gourmet cooking hobby is simple recipes with quality — often homegrown…

Biotechnology Execs Discuss the Industry’s Impact on Beauty

Executives from Amyris, Codex Beauty and Geltor discuss biotech's growing impact on beauty — and what they're…

Nordstrom’s Gemma Lionello on Keeping Up With Changing Consumers

Lionello credited Nordstrom's consumer-centric point of view for its rapid evolution during the pandemic.

Gen Z Founders Talk Beauty Brand Transparency

At the Beauty Inc @20 Virtual Summit, three brand founders talked about the values behind Gen Z's purchasing…

NielsenIQ: AAPI Consumer Spend Drives Market Growth

Data from NielsenIQ suggests that Asian American consumers spend over 20 percent more than the average…

Irene Forte Skincare Comes to U.S.

The brand is headed Stateside with a beefed-up approach to distribution.

How Grove Collaborative Is Rethinking Sustainability

At the Beauty Inc @20 Virtual Summit, cofounder and chief executive officer Stuart Landesberg outlined the…

EXCLUSIVE: Hempz Names Ashley Benson Celebrity Brand Ambassador

The actress, best known for her role in "Pretty Little Liars," is the first celebrity to partner with the…

Ulta Beauty Joins 15 Percent Pledge

The retailer has signed on for the 15 Percent Pledge and joins the likes of Sephora and Macy's.